Search found 2 matches

by Jem
Nov 29th, 2011, 5:05 am
Forum: Frames, Hulls, & Bouyancy
Topic: Batteries venting & Waterproof Hull
Replies: 12
Views: 8024

Re: Batteries venting & Waterproof Hull

Thank you derelicte, so you think there is no risk in using LiPos as long as they are charged outside the hull? I've heard people in AUV students team saying that NiMh is safer to use, any idea why? Using a pressure-cooker is a good way to have a waterproof hull, but I'm a bit affraid to have it exp...
by Jem
Nov 28th, 2011, 8:50 am
Forum: Frames, Hulls, & Bouyancy
Topic: Batteries venting & Waterproof Hull
Replies: 12
Views: 8024

Batteries venting & Waterproof Hull

Hello everybody, in my project I would need to have the batteries inside the hull, but I am worried about batteries venting: having my hull ( an old pressure-cooker ) exploding in my face sounds like a dangerous thing. Battery venting most likely happens when charging the batteries, or when the batt...